CMM 2018-03 - Conservation and Management Measure to mitigate the impact of fishing for highly migratory fish stocks on seabirds

Status: Active
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Related Obligations

Obligation Description Effective Category Audit Point Adopted Audit Point Definition ARPt2 Inclusion CMR Inclusion Average Score (%) When Evaluated
CMM 2018-03 (resolves 02)
Report on implementation of IPOA Seabirds, including NPOAs for reducing incidental catch of seabirds in longline fisheries
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
12 Feb 2019 - Current RP Yes The Secretariat confirms that CCM submitted a report on its implementation of the IPOA-Seabirds, including, as appropriate, the status of its National Plan of Action for Reducing Incidental Catches of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries. Yes No
CMM 2018-03 01
Required longline mitigation measures to be used by vessels fishing south of 30S (hook-shielding devices OR at least two of these options: weighted branch lines, night setting and tori lines)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Seabird mitigation
Supersedes:
12 Feb 2019 - Current IM Yes refer to Audit Point Definition for CMM 2018-03 (01, 02, 06) Based on CCM identification of which mitigation measures are being applied to CCM vessels in the applicable relevant area, the CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged longline vessels to: i. use at least two mitigation measures in paragraph 1(a) or hook shielding devices when fishing south of 30°S ii. use one of the mitigation measures in paragraph 2 when fishing in area 25°S-30°S b. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged longline vessels fishing north of 23°N: i. 24m or more in overall length, to use at least two mitigation measures in paragraph 6, Table 1 CMM 2018-03, including at least one from Column A ii. less than 24m in overall length, to use at least one of the mitigation measures from Column A in Table 1, CMM 2018-03. b. describes how it is monitoring and ensuring its fishing vessels comply with seabird mitigation requirements in paragraphs 1,2 and 6 of CMM 2018-03 and how the CCM responds to potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with the relevant requirement. No No
88
2020
CMM 2018-03 01, 02, 06
Required longline mitigation measures to reduce incidental catch of seabirds applying north of 23N or south of 25S
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Seabird mitigation
12 Jan 2019 - Current IM Yes Based on CCM identification of which mitigation measures are being applied to CCM vessels in the applicable relevant area, the CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged longline vessels to: i. use at least two mitigation measures in paragraph 1(a) or hook shielding devices when fishing south of 30°S ii. use one of the mitigation measures in paragraph 2 when fishing in area 25°S-30°S b. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged longline vessels fishing north of 23°N: i. 24m or more in overall length, to use at least two mitigation measures in paragraph 6, Table 1 CMM 2018-03, including at least one from Column A ii. less than 24m in overall length, to use at least one of the mitigation measures from Column A in Table 1, CMM 2018-03. b. describes how it is monitoring and ensuring its fishing vessels comply with seabird mitigation requirements in paragraphs 1,2 and 6 of CMM 2018-03 and how the CCM responds to potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with the relevant requirement. Yes Yes
2023
CMM 2018-03 02
From 1 Jan 2020 required longline mitigation measures to be used by longline vessels in the high seas between 25S - 30S (one of these options: weighted branch lines, night setting or tori lines)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Seabird mitigation
12 Feb 2019 - Current IM Yes refer to Audit Point Definition for CMM 2018-03 (01, 02, 06) Based on CCM identification of which mitigation measures are being applied to CCM vessels in the applicable relevant area, the CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged longline vessels to: i. use at least two mitigation measures in paragraph 1(a) or hook shielding devices when fishing south of 30°S ii. use one of the mitigation measures in paragraph 2 when fishing in area 25°S-30°S b. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged longline vessels fishing north of 23°N: i. 24m or more in overall length, to use at least two mitigation measures in paragraph 6, Table 1 CMM 2018-03, including at least one from Column A ii. less than 24m in overall length, to use at least one of the mitigation measures from Column A in Table 1, CMM 2018-03. b. describes how it is monitoring and ensuring its fishing vessels comply with seabird mitigation requirements in paragraphs 1,2 and 6 of CMM 2018-03 and how the CCM responds to potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with the relevant requirement. No No
89
2020
CMM 2018-03 06
Required longline mitigation measures to be used by longline vessels > 24m fishing north of 23N (choose 2 from Table 1 including at least 1 from Column A) and longline vessels < 24m fishing north of 23N (at least 1 measure from Column A in Table 1)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Seabird mitigation
Supersedes:
12 Feb 2019 - Current IM Yes refer to Audit Point Definition for CMM 2018-03 (01, 02, 06) Based on CCM identification of which mitigation measures are being applied to CCM vessels in the applicable relevant area, the CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged longline vessels to: i. use at least two mitigation measures in paragraph 1(a) or hook shielding devices when fishing south of 30°S ii. use one of the mitigation measures in paragraph 2 when fishing in area 25°S-30°S b. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged longline vessels fishing north of 23°N: i. 24m or more in overall length, to use at least two mitigation measures in paragraph 6, Table 1 CMM 2018-03, including at least one from Column A ii. less than 24m in overall length, to use at least one of the mitigation measures from Column A in Table 1, CMM 2018-03. b. describes how it is monitoring and ensuring its fishing vessels comply with seabird mitigation requirements in paragraphs 1,2 and 6 of CMM 2018-03 and how the CCM responds to potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with the relevant requirement. No No
83
2020
CMM 2018-03 08
Report on which mitigation measures are used north of 23N or south of 25S, as well as technical specifications. Subsequent years include advice on any changes
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
12 Feb 2019 - Current DL No No No
97
CMM 2018-03 08
Report on which mitigation measures are used north of 23N or south of 25S, as well as technical specifications. Subsequent years include advice on any changes
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
12 Feb 2019 - Current RP Yes The Secretariat confirms that applicable CCMs with LL vessels fishing in the Convention Area south of 25°S or north of 23°N submitted information describing which of the mitigation measures the CCM requires its vessels to use, as well as the technical specifications for each of those mitigation measures, and any relevant changes to prior year reporting. No Yes
97
2023
CMM 2018-03 13
Annual report of all available information on interactions with seabirds throughout Convention Area, as reported or collected by observers in AR Pt 1 (guidelines for reporting in CMM 2018-03 Annex 2)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
12 Feb 2019 - Current DL No No No
83
CMM 2018-03 13
Annual report of all available information on interactions with seabirds throughout Convention Area, as reported or collected by observers in AR Pt 1 (guidelines for reporting in CMM 2018-03 Annex 2)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
12 Feb 2019 - Current RP Yes The Secretariat confirms that CCM submitted a report using the reporting template in Annex 2 of CMM 2018-03 on seabird interactions reported or collected by observers. No No
93
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